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N3220521R6500

USNS APACHE (T-ATF 172)

REQUEST FOR SPECIFICATION CLARIFICATION #12

SPECIFICATION ITEM NO.: 0501

PARAGRAPH / SECTION NO: 7.1

TITLE: Triton Trim Heater (VR 20-048)

QUESTION: Paragraph 7.1 states "to provide qualified original equipment manufacturer representative… to replace the Chromolax heating element."

OEM Engineer states that they "need the 12-digit part number in order to quote extaly what is on the ship… It should start with 155-."

Will the customer provide the 12-digit part number on the Chromalox Type TM Immersion Heater PD-457-2?

ANSWER: P/N 155-307501-185.

REQUEST FOR SPECIFICATION CLARIFICATION #13

SPECIFICATION ITEM NO.: 0024

PARAGRAPH / SECTION NO: N/A

TITLE: Physical Security at Private Contractor Facility 28 Nov 18

QUESTION: Attachment A of NAVSEA Standard Item 009-72, paragraph (e) states "Closed Circuit Television installs will be planned for installation…"

What organization is planning and providing the closed circuit television system?

If contractor is identified as the organization required to plan and provide a closed circuit television system, please provide a copy of Chapter 4 of the Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC) 4-021-02NF so contractor may properly identify the requirements.

If Chapter 4 of the Unified Facilities Criteria is not able to be provided prior to offer submission it is requested that a cost pool be established to compensate the contractor for reuirements which cannot be identified prior to offer submission.

ANSWER: Refer to WI 0025 “B” . The price to plan and install CCTV should be covered in this item

REQUEST FOR SPECIFICATION CLARIFICATION #14

SPECIFICATION ITEM NO.: 0025

PARAGRAPH / SECTION NO: N/A

TITLE: Physical Security at Private Contractor Facility Rev 28 Nov 18

QUESTION: Attachment A of NAVSEA Standard Item 009-72, paragraph (e) states "Closed Circuit Television installs will be planned for installation…"

What organization is planning and providing the closed circuit television system?

If contractor is identified as the organization required to plan and provide a closed circuit television system, please provide a copy of Chapter 4 of the Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC) 4-021-02NF so contractor may properly identify the requirements.

ANSWER: WI 0025 is a “B” item. The facility would plan and install.

REQUEST FOR SPECIFICATION CLARIFICATION #15

PARAGRAPH / SECTION NO: N/A

TITLE: Physical Security at Private Contractor Facility 28 Nov 18

QUESTION: Are the security requirements required by NAVSEA Standard Item 009-72 to be established for the dock/pier area occupied by the vessel or the entire contractor facility?

ANSWER: The work item states facility. Plans would include the entire facility.

REQUEST FOR SPECIFICATION CLARIFICATION #16

SPECIFICATION ITEM NO.: 0104

PARAGRAPH / SECTION NO: 4.1, 7.5, 7.7.2

TITLE: SWBT Three Steel Repairs

QUESTION: Paragraph 7.5 states to "apply one 5-6 mils coat of GFM PPG 240 on blasted surfaces."

Attachment J-4 GFM List does not specify any Government Furnished paint.

Will the government please clarify whether all paints, specific paints, or no paints will be government furnished?

Will the government please clarify if the intent of the paragraph is to include blasted of both the inside AND outside of the tank?

ANSWER: The surfaces to be blasted is the new steel insert both sides prior to welding into place. The paint will be GFM.

REQUEST FOR SPECIFICATION CLARIFICATION #17

PARAGRAPH / SECTION NO: N/A

TITLE: Physical Security at Private Contractor Facility 28 Nov 18

QUESTION: NAVSEA Standard Item, Attachment A, paragraph (d) states "The waterfront security required to protect the Navy asset is dependent on the asset…Additionally, floating drydocks must be protected commensurate with the provisions for the docked asset."

Prior MSC repair solicitations identified certain MSC vessels as "MSC Naval Auxiliary non-cargo laden vessel" and specifically stated vessels with this designation were not required to have a Port Security Barrier and/or waterborne security patrol boat while vessel was undergoing maintenance at contractor facility.

Which Asset class is the USNS Apache identified with? If the designation of the USNS Apache is an MSC Naval Auxiliary "non-cargo laden" vessel, please confirm that a Port Security Barrier and/or waterborne security patrol boat is not required.

If it is determined that a barrier/waterborne security patrol boat is required, NAVSEA Standard Item 009-72 does not specifically identify the type of barrier.

What specific barrier/security measure is required for a floating dock?

What specific barrier/security measure is required for the vessel pier area?

ANSWER: A barrier/waterborne security patrol boat is not required during FPCON “B” for the USNS APACHE.

REQUEST FOR SPECIFICATION CLARIFICATION #18

SPECIFICATION ITEM NO.: 0011

PARAGRAPH / SECTION NO: 7.7

TITLE: General Services for Ship, T ATF, REV Feb 14

QUESTION: Work item requires contractor to provide transportation services but does not identify the quantity of visits or the distance to/from the subcontractor/vendor.

How many visits to subcontractor or vendor facilities are required and what is the anticipated distance to them?

ANSWER: There is no way to determine the quantity of the trips to the outside facilities/sub-contractors that would require call outs. The anticipated distance would be determined by where the contract was taking place.

REQUEST FOR SPECIFICATION CLARIFICATION #19

SPECIFICATION ITEM NO.: 0103

PARAGRAPH / SECTION NO: 2.1.2

TITLE: 01 Level Steel Repair

QUESTION: Reference 2.1.2 – MSC DWG 110-6247538, Foc’sle Frame 39-64 Port is damaged and cannot be opened. Please provide an undamaged copy of the drawing.

ANSWER: Reference provided with Amendment 1.

REQUEST FOR SPECIFICATION CLARIFICATION #20

SPECIFICATION ITEM NO.: 0153

PARAGRAPH / SECTION NO: 7.8

TITLE: ABS Intermediate Sea Water Ballast Tank Inspection

QUESTION: Paragraph 7.8 says, “When considered necessary by the ABS Surveyor and authorized by the MSCREP, the ABS certified Thickness Measurement company operator is to perform thickness measurements for suspect areas”.

Is the cost of the thickness measurements to be the subject of a Change Order?

ANSWER: No. The cost is covered under WI 0151

REQUEST FOR SPECIFICATION CLARIFICATION #21

PARAGRAPH / SECTION NO: 7.9

TITLE: ABS Intermediate Sea Water Ballast Tank Inspection

QUESTION: Paragraph 7.9 says, “When considered necessary by the ABS Surveyor and authorized by the MSCREP, coordinate with Ship’s Force to conduct pressure testing of ballast tanks”.

Is the cost of the tank pressure testing be the subject of a Change Order?

ANSWER: No. If required the tanks will be pressed up.

REQUEST FOR SPECIFICATION CLARIFICATION #22

PARAGRAPH / SECTION NO: 7.11.1

TITLE: ABS Intermediate Sea Water Ballast Tank Inspection

QUESTION: Paragraph 7.11.1 says, “Prepare, prime, paint and restore all new, soiled and disturbed surfaces to match surrounding areas”.

The contractor has no way to determine the area required to be prepared and coated as the level of testing is undetermined. Is the cost to prepare, prime, paint and restore surfaces to be the subject of a Change Order?

ANSWER: If there are required repairs in the tanks a change order will be issued to cover the repar and paint.

REQUEST FOR SPECIFICATION CLARIFICATION #23

SPECIFICATION ITEM NO.: 0162

PARAGRAPH / SECTION NO: 7.2.2

TITLE: Watertight Closure Inspection

QUESTION: Paragraph 7.2.2 says, “Conduct maintenance on all watertight closures in accordance with the manufacturer’s design, installation, maintenance instructions and service bulletins”.

The government has not supplied any manufacturer, model or serial numbers to identify the watertight closures. The references supplied by the government do not provide any manufactier’s design, installation, maintenance instructions or bulletins. Please provide these references or describe in detail the maintenance required for each watertignt closure.

ANSWER: Go to reference 2.1. Price the work item as written

REQUEST FOR SPECIFICATION CLARIFICATION #24

SPECIFICATION ITEM NO.: 0903

PARAGRAPH / SECTION NO: 7.2.1.8 and 7.3.2 TITLE: Service Bow Thruster

QUESTION: Paragraph 7.2.1.8 says, “Inspect fastening hardware and replace if necessary”.

Paragraph 7.3.2 says, “Replace, if necessary, Main, Start, and Stop Switches on Main Bridge Control Panel”.

The contractor cannot determine the material condition of the hardware or the switches without prior inspection. Will the replacement of the hardware and switches be the subject of a Change Order?

ANSWER: 7.2.1.11 Repairs to the thruster assembly: Any repairs will be addressed under an Change Orders. Repairs and testing are to be accomplished under the supervision of a manufacturer's representative.

REQUEST FOR SPECIFICATION CLARIFICATION #25

SPECIFICATION ITEM NO.: 0597

PARAGRAPH / SECTION NO: 2.1

TITLE: #1 and #2 Lube Oil and #1 and #2 Diesel Oil Purifier Service

QUESTION: The reference listed in paragraph 2.1 NAVSEA TM: S9264-AG-MMO-010, Diesel/Lube Oil Centrifuges was not found in the references provided. Please provide this reference.

ANSWER: Reference provided with amendment 1.

REQUEST FOR SPECIFICATION CLARIFICATION #26

PARAGRAPH / SECTION NO: 7.1.6

TITLE: ABS INTERMEDIATE SEA WATER BALLAST TANK INSPECTION

QUESTION: Paragraph 7.1.6 reads, “Provide the services of ab ABS certified Thickness Measurement firm to perform thickness measurements of tank components where extensive wastage is found as determined by the ABS Surveyor and authorized by the MSCREP”.

Please clarify that the ABS certified thickness firm measurements will be the subject of a Change Order when it is required by the ABS Surveyor and authorized by the MSCREP.

ANSWER: Refer to WI 0151

REQUEST FOR SPECIFICATION CLARIFICATION #27

SPECIFICATION ITEM NO.: 0184

PARAGRAPH / SECTION NO: 7.1

TITLE: Heavy Metal Paint Testing and Abatement

QUESTION: Paragraph 7.1 reads, “Remove and replace all interferences, rig and unrig, stage and unstage, make all disassemblies and subsequent reassemblies, provide and operate equipment etc.”.

The area to be abated are undefined. As such, the scope of work to complete interference removals, staging, rigging and any disassenblies required are undefined. The contractor has no way to determine the level of effort required. Will the government change this paragraph to read that “Interferences, rigging, staging and disassemblies must be approved by the MSCREP and authorized by the Contracting Officer by an approved Change Order.

ANSWER: No the government will not change the work item verbiage

REQUEST FOR SPECIFICATION CLARIFICATION #28

SPECIFICATION ITEM NO.: 0957

PARAGRAPH / SECTION NO: 7.3

TITLE: Propeller Clean and Polish – On Dock

QUESTION: Paragraph 7.3 reads, “Clean and polish the propeller to meet the manufacturer’s design, installation, maintenance instructions, and service bulletin requirements”.

The government did not provide reference 2.1.3, the maintenance instructions or any service bulletins. Please provide these references.

ANSWER: NSTM Ch 245 can be obtained onboard the ship. There are no service bulletins that apply for cleaning and polishing the propellers

REQUEST FOR SPECIFICATION CLARIFICATION #29

SPECIFICATION ITEM NO.: 0021

PARAGRAPH / SECTION NO: Enclosure 2.2.1 TITLE: Clean and Gas Free Tanks, Voids, Cofferdams and Spaces

QUESTION: Enclosure 2.2.1 shows SWB 1 P/S, SWB 2 P/S..etc. The general arrangement does not have a SWB #1 Port and SWB #1 Starboard or any other ballast tank listed as Port and Starboard. Please clarify the locations of each Salt Water Ballast Tank in Enclosure 2.2.1.

ANSWER: The tanks are in the drawings Work item 0021 has been updated.

REQUEST FOR SPECIFICATION CLARIFICATION #30

PARAGRAPH / SECTION NO: Reference 2.1.1 and paragraphs 3.1.1, 7.1.2.1, 7.1.4.1, 7.1.5.2 TITLE: General Services for Ship

QUESTION: Reference 2.1.1 of Item 0011 is listed as MSC Drawing No. 8495136 with a title of “Shore Services Support”. Upon viewing MSC Drawing No. 8495136 provided to the contractor, we found that the drawing is titled “Shore Power Meter Installation”, and has no relevance to the requirements of paragraphs 3.1.1, 7.1.2.1, 7.1.4.1, and 7.1.5.2, where it referenced for locations for systems other than electrical.

Please provide the correct MSC Drawing titled “Shore Services Support” or a drawing that makes proper reference to locations for noted services requirements.

ANSWER: Updated WI 011 and provided the correct drawing 7487879

REQUEST FOR SPECIFICATION CLARIFICATION #31

PARAGRAPH / SECTION NO: Reference 2.1.1 and paragraphs 3.1.1, 7.1.18.1 TITLE: General Services for Ship

QUESTION: Paragraph 7.1.18.1 of Item 0011 states “Contractor shall provide all Pumps, hoses, fittings and personnel to safely remove all bilge water from the spaces noted in Section 3.0 on a continuous basis…”. Section 3.0., paragraph 3.1.1 states “See reference 2.1.1 and specification section 7.0.” Reference 2.1.1, MSC Drawing 8495136 is actually “Shore Power Meter Installation” and has no relevance to spaces locations as referenced in paragraph 7.1.18.1.

Please provide a proper reference/drawing for defining and detailing the spaces to be dealth with in paragraph 7.1.18.1.

ANSWER: Updated WI 0011 and provided the correct drawing 7487879

REQUEST FOR SPECIFICATION CLARIFICATION #32

PARAGRAPH / SECTION NO: Paragraph 7.3.2 TITLE: General Services for Ship

QUESTION: Paragraph 7.3.2 of Item 0011 states “Contractor shall adhere to the Cold Weather Plan provided in accordance with work item 007 of this work package…”. There was no work item 007 provided to the contractor with the work specifications package.

Please provide work item 007 if it is going to be invoked.

Additionally, what is the purpose of a Cold Weather Plan for an availability being worked in May and June…late Spring and early Summer with temperatures ranging from the 70’s to the 90’s consistently? Please clarify.

ANSWER: Cold weather plan is not required in May

REQUEST FOR SPECIFICATION CLARIFICATION #33

PARAGRAPH / SECTION NO: Paragraph 7.9.1 TITLE: General Services for Ship

QUESTION: Paragraph 7.9.1 of Item 0011 requires the contractor to provide crane, rigging, forklift and transportation service at the request of the MSCREP and to estimate (50) lifts.

Please provide the weight/size of the largest lift(s) that will be requested, and clarify that the MSCREP will provide at least 24 hours notice for all lifts to accommodate proper daily planning by the contractor.

ANSWER: MSC can not provide weigth and sizes of lifts. There are times where items may be required to be lifted in a shorter time frame.

REQUEST FOR SPECIFICATION CLARIFICATION #34

SPECIFICATION ITEM NO.: 0018

PARAGRAPH / SECTION NO: Paragraphs 7.1.1 and 7.2.2 TITLE: Delivery and Redelivery of the Vessel REV 13Feb20

QUESTION: Paragraph 7.1.1 of item 0018 requires the Contractor to “guide/escort the ship from the sea buoy on the approach from open ocean to a transfer point in the navigable channel…”. Paragraph 7.2.2 requires the Contractor to “guide/escort the ship from the transfer point in the vicinity of the Contractor’s facility for transit back to open ocean”.

Typically vessels of all sizes transiting to local shipyards on the Elizabeth river in the Port of Norfolk, Virginia will operate unescorted to a point called “Hospital Point” where the Contractor’s tugs and pilots take over to continue up the river to a transfer point near the contractor’s facility. Guiding/escorting from and to the sea buoy/open ocean seems like an unnecessary cost. Will the Government consider Hospital Point on the Elizabeth River in the port of Norfolk, Virginia as an acceptable pick-up point for contractor’s tugs and pilots?

ANSWER: Yes

REQUEST FOR SPECIFICATION CLARIFICATION #35

SPECIFICATION ITEM NO.: 0301

PARAGRAPH / SECTION NO: 7.4

TITLE: Replace NAV Light Inverters

QUESTION: Two sources of supply have identified that the NEWMAR Model 3600TQ-24 U Pure Sinewave Inverter Chargers have a 6 week lead time. This lead time does not meet the government performance period. Can the government provide the inverters as GFM, identify an alternate inverter, or guarantee a planning period prior to vessel arrival that will allow ordering and receipt of the inverters?

ANSWER: This material is GFM

REQUEST FOR SPECIFICATION CLARIFICATION #36

SPECIFICATION ITEM NO.:

PARAGRAPH / SECTION NO: Block 9 TITLE: Solicitation

QUESTION: Contractor requests and extension to the bid date until February 5, 2010.

ANSWER: No extension is granted.

REQUEST FOR SPECIFICATION CLARIFICATION #37

SPECIFICATION ITEM NO.: 0960

PARAGRAPH / SECTION NO: 7.10.6.a Dielectric Shields TITLE: Underwater Hull, Clean and Paint

QUESTION: Paragraph 7.10.6.a reads, “The dielectric shield coating surrounding the impressed current cathodic protection (ICCP) anodes is to be applied as described in Reference 2.1.6 and shown in Enclosure 2.2.1”.

The vessel has four (4) anodes. The government is supplying 20 gallons of Capastic epoxy. The amount of capastic supplied is not enough to install complete systems around each anode. Is the capastic epoxy supplied to be used to repair the dielectric shield around each anode or renew the dielectric shield?

ANSWER: The supplied Capastic is for spot coat only if required.

REQUEST FOR SPECIFICATION CLARIFICATION #38

PARAGRAPH / SECTION NO: 7.10.6.d Rudders, Seachests, Thruster Tunnels, Struts Skegs and Kort Nozzles TITLE: Underwater Hull, Clean and Paint

QUESTION: The table for preservation coatings for the rudders, seachests, thruster tunnels, struts, skegs and kort nozzles indicates that the 1st coat to be applied is Amerlock 400GFK. Amerlock 400GFK is not listed in paragraph 4.2, Government Furnished Material (GFM). Is the contractor required to provide the Amerlock 400GFK for this appliacation?

ANSWER: No, MSC shall supply the paint

REQUEST FOR SPECIFICATION CLARIFICATION #39

PARAGRAPH / SECTION NO: 7.10.6.b Keel to Light Load Line TITLE: Underwater Hull, Clean and Paint

QUESTION: Item 960, Underwater Hull Clean and Paint – spot, provides for the “spot” surface preparation of 5,000 sq/ft of a 15,000 sq/ft hull. Typically, spot preservation efforts identify spot application of coatings. This specification does not instruct the contractor to spot apply any coatings in those areas spot blasted to bare metal. Given the quantities of epoxy provided in the GFM table in 4.2, it would appear that the government desires four (4) full coats of material applied without any spot coating. Is this correct?

ANSWER: The Work item has beem updated to apply the paint after spot surface preparations

REQUEST FOR SPECIFICATION CLARIFICATION #40

PARAGRAPH / SECTION NO: 7.9.8

TITLE: Underwater Hull, Clean and Paint

QUESTION: Paragraph 7.9.8 reads, “All areas of the underwater hull are to be blasted to bare metal in accordance with on of the following approved methods for surface preparation:”

Please clarify that the ares to be blasted to bare metal are limited to 5,000 sqft of the 15, 000 sqft underwater hull.

ANSWER: Refer to para 7.9.7B. Conduct a survey of the entire underwater hull with the Ships Superintendent, Shipyard Paint Supervisor, MSCREP and MSC Paint Representative in attendance. Identify the location and quantity of all surface areas to be spot blasted. Submit a condition report to the MSCREP summarizing the results of the survey, location and square footages to be blasted within 24 hours of completion. Only the areas identified in para 7.9.7.B will be blasted and coated.

REQUEST FOR SPECIFICATION CLARIFICATION #41

SPECIFICATION ITEM NO.: 0961

PARAGRAPH / SECTION NO: 7.9.6.b TITLE: Freeboard Preservation – Spot Blast

QUESTION: The item indicates spot blasting of the freeboard but does not provide a total square foot amount to be spot blasted. Please provide a total square foot area of the freeboard to be spot blasted to bare metal.

ANSWER: Spot Blasting will be determined by the walk through approximately 5000 sq ft

REQUEST FOR SPECIFICATION CLARIFICATION #42

PARAGRAPH / SECTION NO: 7.9.6.b TITLE: Freeboard Preservation – Spot Blast

QUESTION: This item provides for the “spot” surface preparation of the freeboard surfaces. Typically, spot preservation efforts identify spot application of coatings. This specification does not instruct the contractor to spot apply any coatings in those areas spot blasted to bare metal. Given the quantities of epoxy provided in the GFM table in 4.2, it would appear that the government desires four (4) full coats of material applied without any spot coating. Is this correct?

ANSWER: No this is not correct. Estimate 5,000 sq ft to spot blast and coat.

REQUEST FOR SPECIFICATION CLARIFICATION #43

PARAGRAPH / SECTION NO: 7.10.6

TITLE: Freeboard Preservation – Spot Blast

QUESTION: Paragraph 7.10.6 reads “All other areas identified as having intact AC are to be top coated with the two (2) coats of antifouling;”

Antifouling is not part of a freeboard coating system, and the government has not supplied and antifouling as government furnished material. Please verify that the paragraph should have read to apply Amerishield over any intact AC coatings.

ANSWER: Amershield is correct. WI has been updated

REQUEST FOR SPECIFICATION CLARIFICATION #44

PARAGRAPH / SECTION NO: Solicitation TITLE: Scope of Work, Paragraph 7, page 16 of 60

QUESTION: Paragraph 7 reads “All work shall be completed in no more than 31 calendar days from the actual start date designated by the government at the time of contract award.”

The contractor requests that the performance period be extended to 60 days due to the scope of work, the interference that exterior preservation has on those work items that require access to the interior of the vessel, the testing requirements to be completed prior to docking and after docking, prior to the end of the contract in accordance with Work Item 0022.

ANSWER: The contract will not be extended to 60 days. To state the interferences that is not adequate to request the extension. The entire Hull and Freeboard are not being blasted and coated.

REQUEST FOR SPECIFICATION CLARIFICATION #45

PARAGRAPH / SECTION NO: Solicitation TITLE: Scope of Work, Paragraph 7, page 16 of 60

QUESTION: Paragraph 7 reads “It is anticipated the ship will arrive at the contractor’s yard on or about May 3, 2021.”

No mention has been made to the government’s estimated award date. Any contractor awarded this contract will require a planning and ordering period of at least 30-45 days prior to the start of the contract. What is the government’s award date for this contract?

ANSWER: March 19, 2021, is the anticipated award date.

REQUEST FOR SPECIFICATION CLARIFICATION #46

SPECIFICATION ITEM NO.: 0103

PARAGRAPH / SECTION NO: 7.10

TITLE: 01 Level Steel Repairs

QUESTION: Paragraph 7.10 states to "apply one 5-6 mils coat of GFM PPG 240 on blasted surfaces."

Attachment J-4 GFM List does not specify any Government Furnished paint.

Will the government please clarify whether all paints, specific paints, or no paints will be government furnished?

ANSWER: Yes the paint will be GFM

REQUEST FOR SPECIFICATION CLARIFICATION #47

SPECIFICATION ITEM NO.: 0101

PARAGRAPH / SECTION NO: 4.1, 7.7

TITLE: Replace Deteriorated Steel Flying Bridge

QUESTION: Paragraph 7.7 states to "apply one 5-6 mils coat of GFM PPG 240 on blasted surfaces."

Attachment J-4 GFM List does not specify any Government Furnished paint.

Will the government please clarify whether all paints, specific paints, or no paints will be government furnished?

ANSWER: Read the entire work item para 9.9.2. The coating for the new steel is to be applied prior to replacement. All paint is GFM

REQUEST FOR SPECIFICATION CLARIFICATION #48

PARAGRAPH / SECTION NO:

TITLE: Underwater Hull

QUESTION: Paragraph 7.9.2 through 7.9.4 directs to pressure wash the underwater hull. Washing is also specified in Item 901 (para 7.1.15). Please confirm we are to allow for washing of the hull twice.

ANSWER: Only required to wash the hull once

REQUEST FOR SPECIFICATION CLARIFICATION #49

PARAGRAPH / SECTION NO:

TITLE: Underwater Hull

QUESTION: Please confirm we can assume the 5,000 square feet of spot preparation noted in par 3.1.1 (b) would be in minimum one square foot increments.

ANSWER: Yes for estimating 5,000 sq ft

REQUEST FOR SPECIFICATION CLARIFICATION #50

PARAGRAPH / SECTION NO:

TITLE: Freeboard Preservation

QUESTION: Paragraph 3.2 provides the total area of the freeboard (12,000 sq ft). Paragraph 7.9.7 directs to spot blast areas identified by the MSCREP, but no surface area amount or percentage of the total area of spot blasting is specified. If we are to be spot preparing select areas, please provide same.

ANSWER: Yes for estimating 5,000 sq ft

REQUEST FOR SPECIFICATION CLARIFICATION #51

PARAGRAPH / SECTION NO:

TITLE: Freeboard Preservation

QUESTION: Paragraph 7.10.6 provides a coating system consisting of two (2) spot coats epoxy and two (2) coats of anti-fouling. Please confirm the actual paint system is as noted on page 0961-9.

ANSWER: The coating system is two coats epoxy and one top coat of Amershield

REQUEST FOR SPECIFICATION CLARIFICATION #52

PARAGRAPH / SECTION NO:

TITLE: Freeboard Preservation

QUESTION: Page 0961-9 provides the coating system to be applied. Please specify whether this is to be spot coats or full coats. Please confirm that two (2) spot coats of epoxy are to be applied followed by one (1) full finish coat.

ANSWER: The work item is clear to feather the edges in apply two coats of AC and one top coat of Amershield on blasted areas

REQUEST FOR SPECIFICATION CLARIFICATION #53

PARAGRAPH / SECTION NO: Solicitation TITLE: Instructions to Offerors, Paragraphs 2.a.1) and 2.a.2), page 47 of 60

QUESTION: Paragraph 2.a.1) of Instructions to Offerors states “Proposals shall be received prior to the closing date and time identified on the SF33, at the following email address: damianfinke@navy.mil. “

Paragraph 2.a.2), second sentence of Instructions to Offerors states “Offers shall be sent via DoD SAFE.”

How is the Offeror to submit their proposal? There will be too many large documents and files to email, so the Contractor assumes use of DoD SAFE will be implemented and that the Government will issue individual pass codes to each offeror who requests one approximately 3 days prior to the due date for entry into and use of DoD SAFE for submittal of proposals.

Please clarify/confirm and advise.

ANSWER: Offerors will e-mail damian.finke@navy.mil a few days prior to submission for a DoD SAFE link to submit their entire proposal.

REQUEST FOR SPECIFICATION CLARIFICATION #54

PARAGRAPH / SECTION NO: Solicitation TITLE: Instructions to Offerors, Section/Paragraph 3 – Specification Clarification, page 51 of 60

QUESTION: With the large number of Questions/Requests for Clarification being submitted the Contractor understands that it will take the Government time to properly address all issues. Past experience shows that answers to original questions can generate additional questions.

Please extend the date for receipt for request of specification clarification by at least one week to allow the contractor to review and evaluate all original specification clarification answers.

ANSWER: Denied

REQUEST FOR SPECIFICATION CLARIFICATION #55

PARAGRAPH / SECTION NO: 7.2.2

TITLE: #1 and #2 Lube Oil and #1 and #2 Diesel Oil Purifier Service

QUESTION: Paragraph 7.2.2 directs the contractor to “Retain one DO Purifier as recommended by the alpha Laval Rep for conversion to a LO Purifier”.

The Alpha Laval Rep states that the DO Purifiers were inspected in October of 2020 and were determeined to be “beyond repair”. They also state the “the 2 existing LO Purifiers are candidates for rebuild”. The contractor requests that the work item be changed to reflect the recommendation of the OEM to overhaul the LO purifiers vice converting a DO Purifier to a LO purifier.

ANSWER: No the work item stands. MSC has received two rebuilt purifiers and will be installed.

REQUEST FOR SPECIFICATION CLARIFICATION #56

PARAGRAPH / SECTION NO: 7.2.7

TITLE: #1 and #2 Lube Oil and #1 and #2 Diesel Oil Purifier Service

QUESTION: Paragraph 7.2.7 says, “Following removal and cleaning of the disc packs conduct the overhaul process of the LO Purifiers”.

The Alpha Laval Rep has indicated that two minor and two major overhaul kits were purchased by the government but not used in October of 2020. Will the government supply these overhaul kits as GFM for the overhaul of the LO Purifiers?

ANSWER: The overhaul kits will be available to convert one DO purifier to a LO Purifier and install the two new DO Purifiers

REQUEST FOR SPECIFICATION CLARIFICATION #57

PARAGRAPH / SECTION NO: 7.2.7

TITLE: #1 and #2 Lube Oil and #1 and #2 Diesel Oil Purifier Service

QUESTION: Paragraph 7.2.7 says, “Following removal and cleaning of the disc packs conduct the overhaul process of the LO Purifiers”.

The Alpha Laval Rep has indicated that the special tools supplied with the purifiers should be onboard the vessel. They will not be bringing any special tools. Can the government verify that the required special tools are onboard the vessel and available for the OEM to use during the overhaul process?

ANSWER: Tools are on board

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